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UAE rolls out plan to invest in economy, liberalize laws

UAE rolls out plan to invest in economy, liberalize laws

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday a major plan to stimulate its economy and liberalize stringent residency rules for foreigners, as the country seeks to overhaul its finances and attract visitors and inve
Prince Charles' ex-aide quits charity role amid honor claims

Prince Charles' ex-aide quits charity role amid honor claims

LONDON (AP) — A former close aide to Prince Charles stepped down temporarily from his role as chief executive of a royal charity amid reports that he helped secure an honor for a Saudi donor.
The Latest: Afghan women filmmakers plead at Venice Festival

The Latest: Afghan women filmmakers plead at Venice Festival

VENICE, Italy — Afghan female filmmakers who fled the Taliban are begging the world to not forget the Afghan people and to support its artists.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,821.43, up 26.31 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 24 cents, or 1.01 per cent, to $23.47 on 9.6 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite hits another record closing high on U.S. jobs report

S&P/TSX composite hits another record closing high on U.S. jobs report

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher Friday, as weak new jobs numbers out of the U.S. helped reduce investor anxiety about the possibility of a forthcoming taper of stimulus programs by the Federal Reserve.
Searches, sorrow in wake of Ida's destructive, deadly floods

Searches, sorrow in wake of Ida's destructive, deadly floods

ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) — Police went door to door in search of more possible victims and drew up lists of the missing as the death toll rose to 49 on Friday in the catastrophic flooding set off across the Northeast by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
NHL reaches agreement to send players to Olympics in Beijing

NHL reaches agreement to send players to Olympics in Beijing

NHL players are set to return to the Olympics in Beijing this winter after reaching an agreement with international officials.
US hiring slows as delta variant weakens travel and tourism

US hiring slows as delta variant weakens travel and tourism

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a surprisingly weak gain after two months of robust hiring and the clearest sign to date that the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and ea
August home sales down as supply fell 43%: TRREB

August home sales down as supply fell 43%: TRREB

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate board says August home sales slowed from the frenzied pace seen earlier in the year, but market conditions have tightened as supply plummeted by 43 per cent and prices rose yet again.
EXPLAINER: How California could recall Gov. Gavin Newsom

EXPLAINER: How California could recall Gov. Gavin Newsom

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s Sept. 14 recall election could remove first-term Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office.
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